STEM related products:

1. Arduino Boards

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Getting Started with Arduino Kit, V 3.0 available at Maker Shed $64.99
Getting Started with Arduino (Book) available at Maker Shed $10.99
Description:
Microprocessor boards based upon open-source, easy-to-use hardware and software.
Website: http://www.arduino.cc/
Background information: Engineers Garage What is Ardunio?
Tutorial: YouTube Make Channel An Introduction to Ardunio
Skills developed/utilized: Hardware, Software, Electronics, Programming, C++

2. MaKey MaKey

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MaKey MaKey Standard Kit available at Maker Shed $49.99
Description: Arduino based device that lets you turn nearly anything into a computer
key.
Website: http://www.makeymakey.com/
Tutorial: YouTube Jay Silver Channel MaKey MaKey An Invention Kit for
Everyone
Skills developed/utilized: Hardware, Software, Electronics, Programming, Engineering,
Creativity & Imagination

3. Raspberry Pi

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Raspberry Pi Model B, Revision 2.0 available at Maker Shed $39.99
Raspberry Pi Starter Kit available at Maker Shed $129.99
Description: Full-fledged mini computers! Ports available for monitor, mouse, and
Internet. Use in combination with free software (like Scratch) to create programs and
learn programming skills.
Website: http://www.raspberrypi.org/
Tutorial: YouTube Raspberry Pi Channel What is Raspberry Pi?
Skills developed/utilized: Hardware, Software, Electronics, Programming, Engineering

4. Snap Circuits

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Snap Circuits Jr. Kit available at Maker Shed $28.49
Description: Electric circuit which requires no soldering, as circuits simply snap into
place. Children can program board to shine lights and create sound in endless
combinations.
Website: http://www.snapcircuits.net/
Tutorial: YouTube HomeScience Channel Snap Circuits: Fun and Electricity
Projects
Skills developed/utilized: Circuits, Electronics, Motors, Engineering

5. Squishy Circuits

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Squishy Circuits Kit available at Maker Shed $24.99
Description: Explore electronics and create circuits using play-doh. Users can light
LEDs, make noise, and run motors!
Website: http://courseweb.stthomas.edu/apthomas/SquishyCircuits/index.htm
Tutorial: YouTube AnnMarie Thomas Channel Squishy Circuits for Young Children
OR YouTube Make Channel Squishy Circuits Sylvias Mini Maker Show
Related: TED Talk AnnMarie Thomas Hands on Science with Squishy Circuits
Skills developed/utilized: Circuits, Electronics, Engineering

6. BrushBot

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BrushBot Party Pack available at Maker Shed $24.99
Description: Turn a toothbrush into a robot!
Website: http://makezine.com/projects/building-brushbot-kits/
Tutorial: YouTube Make Channel - BrushBot
Skills developed/utilized: Mechanics, Circuits, Motors, Robotics

7. Xplore BoX

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Xplore Box Monthly Package available at xplorebox.com $29.95/mnth or $323/yr
(with various incremental package deals)
Description: Every month you receive a package in the mail which contains carefully
selected projects and activities in the STEM fields.
Website: http://xplorebox.com/
Tutorial: YouTube XploreBoX Channel XploreBox
Skills developed/utilized: Varies, but can include: Science (Biology, Astronomy,
Chemistry...), Technology, Engineering, etc.

8. Lego Mindstorms

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Lego Mindstorm EV3 available at lego.com - $349.99
Lego Mindstorms EV3 Education Set (Set optimized for education environments, allows
for more advanced programming software sold separately) available at
shop.education.com $339.95
Description: An extremely popular product for libraries. Lego Robotics Clubs and
programming opportunities are popping up around the nation. While seemingly pricy,
you get what you pay for as this kit can up to 5 different interactive and mobile robots
include touch, color, and infrared sensors.
Website: http://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms
Tutorial: YouTube Camilla Bottke Channel Lego Mindstorms EV3
Skills developed/utilized: Robotics, Technology, Engineering, Programming

9. Pixel Press Floors

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Pixel Press Floors available at projectpixelpress.com FREE iPad App
Description: iPad app which converts your hand drawn video game world into a
programmable game you can play and share with friends!
Website: http://projectpixelpress.com/floors/
Tutorial: Vimeo Pixel Press Channel What is Pixel Press Floors?
Skills developed/utilized: Technology, Programming

10. Techno Gears Marble Mania Vortex

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Marble Mania Vortex available at tlji.com $59.99
Description: Battery operated marble launcher launches marbles through a fun and
complex 300 piece set, including sound effects and glow-in-the-dark channels.
Website: http://www.tlji.com/19-constructive-play
Tutorial: YouTube The Learning Journey Channel Techno Gears Marble Mania
Vortex 2 0
Skills developed/utilized: Engineering, Construction, Collaboration, Physics
Budget Buys (all available on Maker Shed):
Blinky Badge Kit - $9.99
Hovercraft Kit - $9.99
LED Ring Kit - $9.99
Obstacle Avoiding Robot Kit - $12.99
Super Solar Racing Car - $10.49